International Child Resource Institute is a nonprofit working globally to improve the lives of children with a focus on early childhood education & development.
ICRI has been asking our programs across the globe: “What has been the most effective method of teaching during this COVID-19 time? What has been the best way to stay in touch/keep educating your students?” Swipe to… https://t.co/fSQ9fJcc5M
We have always aimed to provide children the strongest support for their social and emotional development. We have sought to teach fairness, respect, and kindness. We have aimed to create windows to the world where… https://t.co/mdSiTfZgKc
June 1st is Global Day of Parents, so ICRI is turning this celebration into Parent Appreciation Week! We know that these times are unprecedented and trying so we would like to thank all of the parents who are doing… https://t.co/lcKG7wxF8h
Interactions with parents and teachers help young learners develop their socioemotional skills. It is crucial during this pandemic that we aim to be consistent with our children’s education. Due to COVID-19, 1.57… https://t.co/6a3kPiRkUZ
The activities we have been sharing over the last couple of days have come from Ken Jaffe and Leslie Falconer’s book, Straw Into Gold! In this strange time, many of us are trying to find ways to not only continue our… https://t.co/qKf2dRGMOw
While your children are waiting indoors, why not have them wait for something else...something exciting? Encourage your child to make observations regarding change with our “Watch it Sprout” science activity. If you… https://t.co/sCpyg3ToBp
Trying to limit screen time? Help your child create their own play with our “Market” activity. Encourage their social-emotional development as well as language development, in this simple activity that uses basic… https://t.co/ZAgZDCoDN1
Ditch that plastic musical instrument and upcycle some materials already available in your home with the “Bottle Cap Makers” music activity! Help get their creative juices flowing when they see just how many… https://t.co/bmDGWhoz8z
Help develop your child’s sequencing skills and memory, with our “Draw the Story” reading activity. Combine the joy of storytelling, working together and art to spark your child’s imagination and encourage their… https://t.co/TWPdCCYVEa
Don’t have any exciting puzzles? Help your child create their own with our “Make a Puzzle” activity. With minimal materials, your child will be sure to enjoy the creative process, as well as the reward of putting it… https://t.co/PVIARCOlxf
Help encourage your child’s artistic abilities with this fun and silly activity! The “Mix and Match” art activity uses basic materials found in your home and transforms them into a creative exercise, focusing on… https://t.co/M6s3zTfMn6
ICRI's Straw Into Gold book is filled with great educational activities that centers and families can do all over the world. “Sorting Sticks” is a math activity that teaches children how to use critical thinking and… https://t.co/oIs0kTb3OM
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! As it comes to a close, we would like to share a few quotes from families who have expressed how great our teachers truly are. On behalf of everyone at ICRI, we cannot thank… https://t.co/d1mcpyvsDA
During these challenging times, ICRI is joining with other non-profits around the world to participate in "Giving Tuesday Now" on Tuesday, May 5th: a new global day of giving and unity launched as an emergency… https://t.co/TUlZPkkN5Y
The outbreak of COVID-19 has placed a lot of stress on communities including parents, educators, and first responders. ICRI is providing you with these tips to help create a stress-free, healthy environment within… https://t.co/yNkBXfyeMu
Did you know that educating women has a huge impact on our society? Through education, females become empowered to make their own decisions, thus breaking the cycle of poverty and oppression. In turn, a new cycle… https://t.co/CdtXfeLCF2
As March comes to an end we would like to highlight one more strong woman in our ICRI family, Silvana! Our El Nuevo Mundo Director has dedicated her life to improve the lives of low income families. We’re truly… https://t.co/ub2oezct9Y
As we continue to highlight the strong women in our ICRI family, next up is the wonderful Debbie! Our Stock Farm Road Children’s Center Co-Director, sharing with us the love and passion she has for her career. Thank… https://t.co/x4hHtfsRIX
Highlighting another fantastic leader in our ICRI family is Allison! Our Stanford Arboretum Children’s Center Director, reminding us how important early childhood educators are, not only for a child and their… https://t.co/tupNYfU97y
There’s no better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than to highlight some of the many wonderful leaders who are the heart and soul of our Bay Area Early Childhood Centers. First up is Natalie, our Hearts Leap… https://t.co/svbUYdQSJo